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2009 Kenworth T2000Problems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 0 owner complaints about the 2009 Kenworth T2000. It is covered by 12 safety recalls.

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CarFlaw IndexNot enough dataHigher is better (0–100)
Safety recalls12Free fix at dealersOwner complaints00 with a crash, fire or injuryTop problem0—

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through March 24, 2011. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 2009 Kenworth T2000 has problems

0 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.

Box size = number of complaints naming that system. Darker = larger share. One complaint can name more than one system.
Complaints by system
SystemComplaintsCrash, fire or injury

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.

12 recalls

2009 Kenworth T2000 recalls and how many were fixed

Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

–no report yet

Storage: tank assembly

Recall 11V-127 · Feb 23, 2011 · 4,664 vehicles

Risk. THE DISCHARGE OF ENGINE OIL ONTO EXHAUST COMPONENTS WHICH ARE HOT, SUCH AS WHEN THE ENGINE IS UNDER SIGNIFICANT LOAD, MAY CAUSE A FIRE.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

–no report yet

Steering: column

Recall 10V-308 · Jul 2, 2010 · 9,697 vehicles

Risk. A SEPARATION OF THE SPLINED AND NON-SPLINED TUBES WOULD CAUSE A LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL AND INCREASE THE RISK OF A VEHICLE CRASH.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

–no report yet

Power train: axle assembly

Recall 09V-415 · Oct 21, 2009 · 914 vehicles

Risk. IF MULTIPLE FASTENERS WERE TO BECOME LOOSE, THE REAR AXLE MAY SHIFT RELATIVE TO THE REAR SUSPENSION LEAF SPRING, WHICH CAN RESULT IN LOSS OF CONTROL AND A…

Problem, fix and repair progress →

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–no report yet

Steering: column

Recall 09V-258 · Jul 8, 2009 · 2,096 vehicles

Risk. A SEPARATION OF THE SPLINED AND NON-SPLINED TUBES COULD CAUSE A LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL AND INCREASE THE RISK OF A CRASH.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

–no report yet

Service brakes, air

Recall 09V-239 · Jun 30, 2009 · 3,423 vehicles

Risk. CRACKING CAN CAUSE A COMPLETE FRACTURE OF THE CAM TUBE, WHICH COULD INCREASE STOPPING DISTANCE AND DECREASE PARKING BRAKE HOLD CAPABILITY.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

–no report yet

Supply: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings

Recall 09V-227 · Jun 18, 2009 · 13 vehicles

Risk. THIS CAN RESULT IN BRAKE HOSE RUPTURE, AIR PRESSURE LOSS, AND COMPROMISED VEHICLE BRAKING WHICH COULD RESULT IN A CRASH WITHOUT WARNING.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

–no report yet

Suspension

Recall 08V-314 · Jul 14, 2008 · 1,189 vehicles

Risk. THE INSUFFICIENT TORQUE MAY ALLOW THE AXLE U-BOLT TO LOOSEN IF UNDETECTED, COULD IMPACT LONG TERM SUSPENSION PERFORMANCE AND INCREASE THE RISK OF A CRASH.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

–no report yet

Conventional: air

Recall 08V-128 · Mar 21, 2008 · 1,043 vehicles

Risk. IF THE DOUBLE CHECK VALVE BECOMES LODGED, IN THE EVENT OF A PRIMARY RESERVOIR FAILURE, AIR PRESSURE CAN LEAK PAST THE LODGED DOUBLE CHECK VALVE THEREBY…

Problem, fix and repair progress →

Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Kenworth.

Best & worst years

2009 vs. every other T2000 year

Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the T2000 median. How we score

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  • Caution
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